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<p>With football officially out of the way, Cincinnatians are counting the minutes until Opening Day.</p><p>This week, non-season ticket holders began adding their names to the lottery for All-Star Game tickets.</p><p>Reds Chief Operating Officer Phil Castellini says MLB is in town this week scouting logistics.</p>Tue, 03 Feb 2015 22:46:47 +0000Tana Weingartner37204 at http://wvxu.orgPreparations in 'full swing' for 2015 All-Star GameReds phasing in metal detectors http://wvxu.org/post/reds-phasing-metal-detectors
<p>Beginning Friday, people entering Reds games through the main ballpark gates will have to go through metal detectors.&nbsp; Next season the detectors will be at all Great American Ball Park gates.</p><p>The team says this is part of Major League Baseball's initiative to standardize security procedures at all 30 Major League parks. MLB is working with the Department of Homeland Security.</p><p>The metal detectors are in addition to the standard bag checks.</p>Thu, 04 Sep 2014 16:45:04 +0000Ann Thompson31177 at http://wvxu.orgReds phasing in metal detectors MLB and the Reds unveil 2015 All-Star Logohttp://wvxu.org/post/mlb-and-reds-unveil-2015-all-star-logo
<p>The Official Logo for the 86th Midsummer Classic is a nostalgic design with a pill box hat and handlebar mustache.&nbsp; It also includes crossed bats representing a traditional baseball design and uses both red and black.&nbsp;</p><p>Reds President and CEO Bob Castellini said in a release “Today’s logo unveiling is the first of many exciting things that will happen throughout Reds Country, as we prepare for the honor of hosting Major League</p><p></p>Wed, 06 Aug 2014 17:44:30 +0000Maryanne Zeleznik30106 at http://wvxu.orgMLB and the Reds unveil 2015 All-Star LogoCincinnati Reds find new ways to connect with fanshttp://wvxu.org/post/cincinnati-reds-find-new-ways-connect-fans
<p>If just watching the game isn't enough for you, the <a href="http://cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=cin" target="_blank">Cincinnati Reds</a> want to keep you engaged with new technology at Great American Ball Park. This year the team has invested in:</p><ul><li>Instant Replay</li><li>Reds Connect Zone</li><li>iBeacons</li></ul><p>At ballparks throughout the country teams are making <strong>instant replay</strong> available on the main video board. At Great American they are also on smaller monitors throughout the stadium.</p>Wed, 02 Apr 2014 18:00:00 +0000Ann Thompson24955 at http://wvxu.orgCincinnati Reds find new ways to connect with fansAroldis Chapman to have surgery today, plate inserted in headhttp://wvxu.org/post/aroldis-chapman-have-surgery-today-plate-inserted-head
<p><em>Update: </em></p><p>Aroldis Chapman is having surgery Thursday to insert a plate and screws above his left eye after being struck in the head by a batted ball Wednesday night, according to Rob Butcher, the Reds' director of media relations.</p><p>Chapman, the Reds' left-handed closer, was injured in a game with the Kansas City Royals, when he was struck above the left eye by a Salvador Pena line drive. Chapman had fractures above his left eye and nose.</p><p>Team physician Timothy Kremchek said Chapman suffered a mild concussion but his vision was not affected.</p>Thu, 20 Mar 2014 11:23:42 +0000Maryanne Zeleznik24461 at http://wvxu.orgAroldis Chapman to have surgery today, plate inserted in head